robasha4 said: IIRC you will receive a $5 discount if you set up CC for payments. So $25 up to $30 isn't so badOnly valid on the IPhone

htse

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 1:35p

Virgin Mobile network is a SUBSET of Sprint Network which has good coverage in the major cities, not so good in rural areas.

StinkPot said: I am worried about Virgin Mobile service. Is it very bad?

htse

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 1:38p

lemonhead said: talk about an ipod killer - 8GB cards are about $8 and this phone with BEATS AUDIO for $50???? what a deal!

I was thinking about buying one of the samsung galaxy mp3 players this weekend as they were on sale at best buy, glad i held out!!!

thanks OP for the heads up!

Same thinking here. I am stucked with 2 Optimus V on $25 plan. So I am buying two for spare and use them as MP3 players/ internet browsers.

nxs4ever

Blissful member

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 1:58p

kent10280 said: Is this a cdma or gsm phone ?

cdma

yamakasi

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 1:58p

Quick question for someone who might know. Let's say that I flashed it to page plus. Could I use this phone with their standard plan (pay per minute) ? Or does it have to be on one of the other plans such like $29.95/month ? Thanks

koulouty said: ELCHEAPODUDE said: I bought the htc one v couple of months ago. Its flashed to page plus minus the data, spc/msl unlocked. I used cdma workshop to flash it. QPST to update the prl file. Go to howard forums alot of info to flash a Sprint/virgin phone.

To clarify, data still doesn't work?

Or were you able to get data working after you flashed?

LocalMotion

Senior Member - 2K

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 1:59p

Paid via Paypal. Forgot about the Paypal holidays promotion. Now I can return without paying as Virgin will charge for return. Thank you Virgin for NOT taking ANY of my CC's.!

Thanks OP.

Kar123

Happy Member

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 2:10p

Got one ...Finally got it work!!! Thank You!!!

lemonhead

Senior Member - 4K

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 2:13p

i didn't even know about a paypal promo....but alas, since i paid with my AMEX, i get a few other bene's that are similar in nature.

MeIsCheap

Nerdy Member

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 2:18p

I've read all the posts, and I see it mentioned about flashing, but nothing concrete. Can this be flashed to use on Verizon or Sprint? if it can be done, a link to where one might get started would be greatly appreciated.

atli126

New Member

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 2:23p

will this work for tmobile?

yellow95

Member

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 2:24p

I purchased thru the CashBack link. Is that all that is required to recieve the CashBack? Should I get notification of it and if so when?

Wouldn't add to cart at first then got order through after several attempts, paid with PayPal, have no confirmation yet and order number does not show in their system.

How long before you received confirmation?

htse

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 2:44p

T-Mobile has a GSM network, Virgin Mobile CDMA. T-Mobile is buying MetroPCS which runs a CDMA network. But MetroPCS is being absorbed into T-Mobile's GSM network within the next 2 years. So the short answer is NO.

atli126 said: will this work for tmobile?

scrab4deal

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 2:49p

Gethome said: Ordered 20 minutes ago.How long before you received confirmation?

I ordered 4 hours ago, still says Pending on their (flakey) Order Status page, no email confirmation yet.

htse

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 2:51p

nitrags said: Is this a GSM phone and can it be used overseas?

No and No.

htse

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 2:57p

I have a bad feeling that this Virgin Mobile web commerce site is messed up. There will be some disappointed customers.

My 5:15am EDT order status is "Submitted." The Status of my second order at 10:30am EDT is "Pending." Although Fatwallet has "reported" both transactions, they are meaningless until Virgin Mobile has actually completed the transactions.

I am buying it mainly to install games on Android, use it as a hi def 720p camera, play mp3 and video files and lastly as a cheap wifi device. Not going to be subscribing to any plans.Will Virgin come after me if I don't buy any minutes/plans etc??

Derffie

Senior Member - 2K

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 4:08p

Ordered one from my iPad using my AMEX card... Went thru fine.. Just got the charge confirmation from AMEX... So All's well so far

nm...LocalMotion got there before me!In fact Amzon does not charge Tax for me...Canceled on Virgin and placed 3 on Amazon

bsam6463

Member

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 4:13p

Folks don't forget the 5% Cash Back from discover card for all online purchases!!

ELCHEAPODUDE

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 4:14p

you can use standard plan or monthly. I go to calling mart for the refills.

yamakasi said: Quick question for someone who might know. Let's say that I flashed it to page plus. Could I use this phone with their standard plan (pay per minute) ? Or does it have to be on one of the other plans such like $29.95/month ? Thanks

koulouty said: ELCHEAPODUDE said: I bought the htc one v couple of months ago. Its flashed to page plus minus the data, spc/msl unlocked. I used cdma workshop to flash it. QPST to update the prl file. Go to howard forums alot of info to flash a Sprint/virgin phone.

To clarify, data still doesn't work?

Or were you able to get data working after you flashed?

superflysocal

Senior Member - 1K

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 4:15p

Bought a Kyocera Rise from target on BF for $30. Is this better? Both are Android 4.0 phones for Virgin.Rise has a keyboard but that is not a requirement.

I am buying it mainly to install games on Android, use it as a hi def 720p camera, play mp3 and video files and lastly as a cheap wifi device. Not going to be subscribing to any plans.Will Virgin come after me if I don't buy any minutes/plans etc??

I would not think so. They might find a way to hose the phone remotely, but I really doubt it would happen. If you made a habit of buying prepaid phones and never activating, you might get put on a sh@t list at virgin, and maybe if you do decide to activate, they might impose a "late activation fee" or worse, blacklist the phone. But as for paramilitary types kicking in your door and hauling you away at gunpoint, I think that is not going to happen.

You did pay your taxes, right?

ELCHEAPODUDE

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 4:20p

use cdma workshop to unlock.

PromoJake said: is it easy to unlock?

anndesikis

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 4:35p

I have a 25 dollar account deal .. will I be able to keep it with this phone?

nm...LocalMotion got there before me!In fact Amzon does not charge Tax for me...Canceled on Virgin and placed 3 on Amazoni do get charged tax on Amazon now, plus big CB for Virgin Mobile no?

Mawashi

Ancient Member

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 5:07p

What would be the advantage of flashing it to PP for example when compared to the $45 VM (1200minutes/unlimited text & Data) plan?

anndesikis

Senior Member

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 5:08p

anndesikis said: I have a 25 dollar account deal .. will I be able to keep it with this phone?

anyone?

LocalMotion

Senior Member - 2K

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 5:14p

Had 40 pending charges on various CC's. Hope they charge Virgin/Sprint for EVERY charge. Why, took me hours to get this deal when it should have taken a minute!

Checked online and order now changed from Pending to Cancelled.

hakujin

Senior Member - 4K

posted: Nov. 26, 2012 @ 5:15p

wiredspider said: Jes1 said: I just received my first Cash Back Update for one of the phones I ordered today.Says I will be receiving $17.50 Cash Back on one phone. I thought it was $22.50. Why the change??UP TO

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